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Tackling the fear of presentingHow do you tackle the fear of presenting? Here are some techniques to help you stay calm, get your audience hooked and keep in control when delivering a presentation.
Multitasking, marijuana, managing?If you fancy yourself as a bit of a multi-tasker, I've got news for you. When you multitask, you might think you're doing a lot of work, but you're not doing most (or any) of it well. Why? Because the brain can only concentrate on one task at a time.
Moving beyond judgementOne of the major causes of disconnects and friction between individuals is our tendency to not only make observations about their behavior, but to use these as the basis make snap judgments about their character.
Creativity is easier when it's structuredThere is a mistaken belief that there should be no restrictions or barriers around creativity. But in reality, creativity is easier if there is some structure. The introduction of focus actually enhances the process.
Leader or manager?Too many people still confuse strong leadership with good management and vice versa. So I thought I would provide some simple guidelines and examples to differentiate between the two and determine whether an individual is either or both.
Just askingFor years, people have been trying to get HR to take a more strategic role in companies. But perhaps HR isn't and never will be a strategic partner. Maybe it should quit trying to be something it's not, accept a tactical role and got on with the job.
Valuing team members who push to winDo you really value outspoken high performers who point out problems and strive to deliver the best they can? Or are you unintentionally breaking their spirit and encouraging a culture that rewards mediocrity?
The Five Drivers model shows the way forwardThe Great Crunch has shown that the cult of the CEO, hierarchical management structures and an obsession with short-term results are all inimical to efforts to achieve superior results. What we need are entirely new management drivers.
Reinventing the wheelIt's easy to think that something is so simple that you couldn't improve it or so low-tech your intellect would be wasted even thinking about it. But you'd be wrong. Because anything that is invented can - and often should - be reinvented.
Crazy ideas make the world go roundAll of us face the same pressure not to rock the boat and not to do anything too strange. But it's the people with crazy ideas who dare to follow their weird and wonderful instincts who can change the world in tiny as well as large ways.
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